BY: ANI Correspondent:
Islamabad/Manila — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) 2026 in Manila.
The two foreign ministers reaffirmed the close and friendly relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in trade, economic connectivity, defence, and people-to-people exchanges.
They welcomed the positive momentum in institutional engagement, growing economic and trade cooperation, and the successful visit of the Pakistan cricket team to Sri Lanka. Both sides also agreed on the importance of sustained high-level exchanges to further strengthen bilateral relations.
Exchanging views on regional and international issues, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting dialogue and peace. Both sides expressed hope that recent regional tensions would be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, contributing to lasting peace and stability in the region.
